Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Nug Dunk

5.11c
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Nov–Apr
best months

One of the hardest climbs catalogued at Phoenix Areas' North Shore sector, where routes span from 5.4 to 5.11c. First ascent by Jacob and Austin Hancock.

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  • Nearby · Cactus Flower West · Cactus Flower East · Pinnacle Peak
  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Nug Dunk

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      69° / 43°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 45°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 49°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      84° / 54°

      1 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      102° / 70°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 77°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      99° / 71°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      89° / 60°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      78° / 50°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      68° / 43°

      2 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Castle Hot Springs, AZ, 10.9 mi away at 1,990 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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